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Weather & Climate in Kamisunagawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamisunagawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4826°N, 141.9841°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
530 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 139 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 120 km | 107 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 132 km | 239 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 107 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 61 km | 187 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 140 km | 55 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 76 km | 214 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 145 km | 50 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 134 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 28 km | 17 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 92 km | 120 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 98 km | 105 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 138 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 80 km | 28 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 133 km | 111 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 122 km | 115 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 75 km | 37 km |
| Dec 9, 1998 | 50 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 110 km | 162 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 57 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 73 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 85 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 101 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 120 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 127 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 129 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 140 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 164 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 191 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 197 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in |
Kamisunagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (2.2").